
Four Ontario cities named among the best places to live in Canada
Kimia Afshar Mehrabi
created: Aug. 20, 2025, 3:31 p.m. | updated: Aug. 21, 2025, 8:23 p.m.
A new ranking names four Ontario cities, including Toronto, among the best places to live in Canada in 2025, though the 6ix may not be as high up on the list as you might think.
The report, "Best Places to Live in Canada 2025: Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life," comes from Global Citizen Solutions, which analyzed locales based on their employment and investment opportunities, housing costs, industries, and average living expenses.
According to the firm's assessment, four spots in Ontario are considered among the best cities to live in Canada this year: Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, and Toronto.
According to the report, living expenses average $1,547 per month for a single person, or about $5,652 per month for a family of four.
Here are the best places to live in Canada this year, according to the list:
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